Singapore and Ukraine mark 20 years of diplomatic relations

SINGAPORE: Singapore and Ukraine marked 20 years of diplomatic relations, with Singapore leaders expressing confidence that bilateral ties will grow from strength to strength. In a letter to Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych on Saturday, President Tony Tan Keng Yam said the friendly relations between their countries have broadened and deepened significantly over the past two decades. President Tan said both countries share many common interests. He said there is potential for greater bilateral cooperation. He said President Yanukovych's state visit to Singapore in March this year was a historic milestone in bilateral relations. President Tan said the visit has catalysed many new areas of cooperation and is confident that relations will continue to grow from strength to strength. He also expressed appreciation for President Yanukovych's invitation to visit Ukraine and s...